Blackfoot Reservoir
Blackfoot Reservoir covers about 16,888 acres and is an IDFG Recommended Fishing Water. Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass are the listed game fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
IDFG recommended game fish; triploid rainbows stocked 2026
Cutthroat Trout
IDFG recommended game fish; no harvest allowed
Smallmouth Bass
IDFG recommended game fish
Yellow Perch
Observed in 2025 surveys
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boat rampRampIDFG lists a boat ramp, dock, toilet, campground and ADA access; no ramp location givenDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 6 (trout combined) |
| Cutthroat Trout | no harvest | 0 |
| Smallmouth Bass | See Idaho rules book ↗ | no limit |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Blackfoot Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Cutthroat Trout cannot be kept here; keep rainbows (limit 6 trout).
- Bass have no size, bag or possession limits.
- Triploid rainbows were stocked in spring 2026, so catchable rainbows should be present.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Idaho lakes
Coeur d'Alene Lake Lake Cascade Priest Lake Dworshak Reservoir Palisades Reservoir Brownlee Reservoir Lake Lowell Lake Walcott All Idaho lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.